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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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